87-year-old among 523 people arrested at protest against Palestine Action ban
- Posted on April 11, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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In brief
Metropolitan Police conducted a major law enforcement operation resulting in over 500 arrests during demonstrations challenging the government's proscription of Palestine Action. The operation encompassed individuals spanning multiple generations, with the oldest detainee being 87 years old, highlighting the broad demographic support for the activist movement. The mass arrests raise questions about protest rights and governmental handling of civil disobedience regarding Middle Eastern political advocacy in the United Kingdom.
87-year-old among 523 people arrested at protest against Palestine Action ban
The Metropolitan Police said more than 500 people aged 18 to 87 were arrested for showing support for a proscribed organisation.
